Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 18,353 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chelsea and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chelsea and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Kelly.
0.00
0-0Chelsea kick off the first half!
2.15
0-0Daniel Teixeira plays the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
3.12
0-0Daniel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Soto collects the pass. Thomas Soto whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Harry Gower is on top of it.
4.47
Daniel Teixeira makes a simple pass to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto cuts inside the box! Thomas Soto cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
8.52
0-0Luis A. Cardoso flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Diez knocks the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Gower who gathers it comfortably.
10.33
1-0Arthur Maddison flicks a high ball forward to Luke Wright who takes it down. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Guilherme Parra had no chance!! Goal for Chelsea!
16.57
Patrick Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.51
Arthur Maddison sees a break and surges forward. Arthur Maddison shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.47
Marek Gadocha threads the ball through to Paul Lightfoot. Paul Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Wright. Luke Wright whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Guilherme Parra is on top of it.
26.14
Arthur Maddison passes the ball forward to Luke Wright. Luke Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Guilherme Parra!
27.47
Claudio Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Blake.
30.22
Scott Blake flicks a high ball forward to Paul Lightfoot who gracefully takes it down. Paul Lightfoot sees Luke Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Wright whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Guilherme Parra reads it well. Fabulous stop!
33.10
J-David Castro makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, J-David Castro plays the ball forward to Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
34.37
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Eirik Soltvedt laces a through ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Silvio Fonseca rushes past Marek Gadocha! Silvio Fonseca tries a spectacular strike but somehow Scott Blake happens to be in the right place to block it.
38.02
Arthur Maddison knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Wright. Luke Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.42
With a delightful solo run, Patrick Redknapp stretches the opposition's defence. Patrick Redknapp makes a probing pass between the defence to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.40
Alexander Moore makes a simple pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez plays the ball forward to Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia makes a deft header. Solid save from Harry Gower.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chelsea appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Arthur Maddison plays the ball forward to Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Di Venanzio. Duccio Di Venanzio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.01
Paul Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Tchoutang. Bernard Tchoutang knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis A. Cardoso.
55.44
Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Santos Siviglia. Santos Siviglia lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.19
Nicolas Caminero sweeps the ball long. Santos Siviglia knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Soto. Thomas Soto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Harry Gower gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
60.39
1-0Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Bakary Sammer replacing Thomas Soto and Juan-Carlos Iglesias replacing Santos Siviglia .
63.51
Luis A. Cardoso flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Redknapp who brings the ball under control. Patrick Redknapp hits a low pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.51
Patrick Redknapp makes a probing pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.55
Alexander Moore flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Diez makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.01
Claudio Diez surges forward with the ball. Claudio Diez whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca flicks the ball with his head but somehow Harry Gower manages to keep it out.
83.30
Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
84.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Patrick Redknapp laces a through ball forward to Juan-Carlos Iglesias. Juan-Carlos Iglesias shoots from 25 yards but Harry Gower is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Gower (GK)
9
2. Marek Gadocha (DEF)
6
3. Scott Blake (DEF)
6
4. Andres Carranza (DEF)
6
5. J-David Castro (DEF)
6
6. Paul Lightfoot (MID)
6
7. Malcolm Formon (MID)
6
8. Arthur Maddison (MID)
7
9. Duccio Di Venanzio (ATT)
8
10. Luke Wright (ATT)
7
11. Bernard Tchoutang (ATT)
6
12. Rio Godber (GK)
0
13. Francisco Martin (MID)
0
14. Steed Burle (ATT)
0
1. Guilherme Parra (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Caminero (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Luis A. Cardoso (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Moore (DEF)
6
6. Claudio Diez (MID)
8
7. Patrick Redknapp (MID)
7
8. Daniel Teixeira (MID)
6
9. Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
7
10. Santos Siviglia (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Soto (ATT)
7
12. Dion Forbes (ATT)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Iglesias (ATT)
6
14. Bakary Sammer (ATT)
6